Marlow Heights, MD Cost of Living


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Marlow Heights cost of living score
120.8
More expensive
20.8% higher
than the US average
8.1% higher
than the Maryland average
Marlow Heights, Maryland gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 120.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 20.8% higher than the U.S. average and 8.1% lower than the average for Maryland.

Marlow Heights, MD

Housing costs in Marlow Heights?
A typical home costs $324,200, which is 4.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 16.5% less expensive than the average Maryland home, at $388,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Marlow Heights costs $1,530 per month, which is 7.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 5.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,620.

Can I afford Marlow Heights?
To live comfortably in Marlow Heights, Maryland, a minimum annual income of $62,280 for a family, and $54,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Marlow Heights?
The cost of living in Marlow Heights, MD is relatively moderate compared to other cities and towns in the area. The median home price in Marlow Heights is around $202,800, which is about 10% lower than the Maryland average. Rent prices for one bedroom apartments start at an average of $1200 per month. Grocery prices are also comparable to the national average and utilities are less expensive than those in nearby Washington D.C. Generally speaking, living expenses in Marlow Heights can be kept fairly reasonable when compared to other locations in the region.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMarlow HeightsMarylandUnited States
  120.8111.8100.0
  107.1105.2100
  87.284.2100.0
  103.1124.1100.0
  $324,200$388,100$338,100
  109.1%105.6%100.0%
  145.3119.3100.0
  118.0112.5100.0

   100=National Average

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